Military vs Cancer: Supporting those in the Armed Forces Community affected by cancer

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Military Vs Cancer’s support includes:

• Additional family / nursing care funding.
• Travel costs for treatment, including hotel stays for family members.
• Home adaptations.
• Respite breaks.
• Memory making trips.
• Special experiences, especially for those with a terminal diagnosis.
• Peer group / community support for serving forces members and their families.

There are also several large-scale events this year including :

• Rugby Day Armed Forces Rugby Team vs North Select XV Teams - Doncaster - Free Tickets for Serving Personnel and Veterans
• Annual Summer Ball - Lincoln
• Heroes Golf Day
• Great North Run

To find out more about any of these events please visit: https://www.militaryvscancer.com/events/

Hereford: Sutton St Nicholas Village Fete - Sun 3 May

 Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Dorset: Wool village community cinema movie 'Hamnet' - Fri 22nd May

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

St Andrews: Move More in May with Fife Council Tuesdays 5th/12th/19th and 26th May at the Cosmos Community Centre

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Hereford: Is your child with SEND starting secondary school this September?

The move to secondary school can feel like a big step — for both young people and their families.
A FREE short specialist online course is available for parents, relatives, and carers of children with additional needs / SEND, designed to help support you and your child through this transition.

Gain practical advice

Feel more confident about the move
Better support your young person
If you live in Herefordshire, you can access this course (and others) completely free.
Find out more and register here: https://orlo.uk/Dx4Q2
Use password: APPLEHERE

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison shuttle bus service to Blandford town starts Tues 12th May.

 

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If you have any questions please contact BlandfordGar-BGSUWelfare@mod.gov.uk

Hard copies of the shuttle bus service and map are available from Blandford HIVE and BGSU welfare office, located in the Williams building.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE via Blandford BGSU welfare office.

Recruit for Spouses Webinar on 7 May: Breaking Down Imposter Syndrome

On Thursday 7th May at 12:30pm GMT, RFS is hosting:

Real Confidence for Real People: Imposter Syndrome

Delivered by the expert coaching team at Aletheia — Sam Ryder, Zoe Hughes, Saskia Hart, and Estelle Bailly — this free, practical session is designed specifically for military spouses and partners navigating self-doubt, career gaps, and the unique challenges of Service life.

Attendees will explore:

• Where imposter syndrome comes from and why it's so common in our community
• How to identify genuine strengths and challenge the narrative holding them back
• Practical strategies to build authentic, lasting confidence
• Tools to take confident action — whether exploring new roles, going for promotion, or starting something new

Thursday 7th May 2026
12:30pm
Virtual
Completely FREE

The session will be recorded but attendees need to register to access it, so we'd encourage anyone interested to sign up even if they can't join live.

Register here: https://portal.recruitforspouses.co.uk/users/sign_in or email e.hartshorn@recruitforspouses.co.uk

St Andrews: Connect & Grow a new Community Wellbeing Group, starts Tuesday 26th May 1.30-3pm

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

St Andrews: New FREE Adult course - Health Issues in the Community, starts Tues 5th May at the Cosmos Community Centre

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New free adult learning course, Health Issues in the Community (HIIC) is starting on Tuesday 5th May Cosmos Community Centre 10 am to 2 pm. 

Lochore Meadows: Fife council Walking Festival is back for 2026! FREE Community event on Sat 2nd May 1000 - 1400

We are excited to announce our Walking Festival will be running from 1st to 7th May 2026

As part of the festival we have various routes suitable for all, from multiple start points across Fife. For full details on each walk, including length, start time, and location, please refer to the walk descriptions and timetable.

Most walks do not require booking - simply show up ready to go! (Outdoor education walks require a booking due to limited numbers)

All walks are led by qualified leaders and are completely free to join.

FREE BIG OPEN WEEKEND!
Saturday 2nd May • 10am - 2pm

Lochore Meadows County Park
Crosshill, Lochgelly KY5 8BA

Walks, stalls, led rides, activities and more.
Come along and join the fun

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE